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Washington Commanders 2025 NFL Draft Odds: Who Will They Select at Pick 29?
In the 2024 draft, the Washington Commanders selected Quarterback Jayden Daniels, 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU, with the second overall selection.
Daniels exceeded all expectations after leading the Commanders to a 12-5 record and to the NFC Championship. He finished the season with 3,568 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. The OROY also rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns.
Now that the Super Bowl has come and gone at Virginia sportsbooks, it’s time for the NFL to shift from actual on-field action to the litany of personnel decisions that make the collective a year-round sport in the truest sense.
With seven picks in the NFL Draft, the Commanders can add more young talent and continue building their roster.
Ahead of this year’s draft, BetVirginia.com broke down some odds on which prospects Washington might draft when the Commanders get on the clock in 2025. Can a boost to the defense jumpstart the Commanders playoff chances next season? Time will tell.
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Commanders Looking to Boost Defense with the Draft
The Commanders drastically improved their offense last season by drafting QB Jayden Daniels, signing veteran TE Zach Ertz, RB Austin Ekeler and offensive guard Nick Allegretti to the team. If they can sign a wide receiver in free agency, the offense will be solid.
It's the defense that needs to see improvement this upcoming season. The Commanders' defense ranked 13th in total defense, but some of the team's best defensive players are now free agents. If the Commanders end up losing defensive ends Clellin Ferrell and Dante Fowler Jr., drafting an edge rusher will be crucial for Washington.
Some mock drafts have the Commanders taking Texas A&M Aggies Defensive Lineman Nic Scourton in the first round or Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. We can pretty much expect the Commanders to draft a defensive player in the first round.
Depending on what pieces the Commanders can get in free agency and the draft, the Commanders Super Bowl odds could improve for next season.
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Commanders 2025 Team Needs in NFL Draft
According to top NFL analysts, the Commanders’ top needs this draft cycle are at EDGE, linebacker and wide receiver — the good news, the draft is stacked with talented edge rushers.
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Current Commanders Depth Chart for Biggest Needs
The Commanders found their QB1 in last year's draft with Jayden Daniels. Now the team needs to add some pieces on both sides of the ball to continue their success from last season. On defense, LB Bobby Wagner is a free agent and so are defensive ends Clelin Ferrell and Dante Fowler Jr. Depending on what the Commanders will do in free agency, will determine which positions they need to aggressively go after in the draft.
Offensively, the Commanders will want to add more WR depth, especially with wide receivers Noah Brown and Olamide Zaccheaus being free agents.
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History of Commanders 1st-Round Draft Picks
The Commanders’ first-round history over the past decade has featured more lows than highs. But last year's selection might have been one of the Commanders' best draft picks yet.
Washington knew they were getting a solid QB when they drafted Daniels, but they didn't expect him to have the rookie season he did. Daniels finished the season breaking many records and having the highest completion percentage (69%) and most rushing yards (891) by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
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Washington Commanders Draft FAQ
The Washington Commanders have the No. 29 overall pick in the NFL Draft, set for April 24-26 in Green Bay. After finishing the season with a 12-5 record and a deep run in the playoffs, the Commanders received the No.29 pick. Pending any trades, the Commanders pick after the Lions and before the Bills.
The 2025 NFL Draft will take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The Washington Commanders could use their seven draft picks to improve their defensive and offensive lines.
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